ᐅ Which Ikea Pax wardrobe configurations are recommended for shared apartments?
Created on: 13 Dec 2024 09:43
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FEPLOHello everyone,
I will soon be moving into a shared apartment and want to redesign my wardrobe. I have already looked into the Ikea Pax series several times because it is quite flexible and customizable. Since rooms in shared apartments are usually rather small and each roommate needs their own organization and storage space, my question is:
Which Ikea Pax wardrobe combinations are especially recommended for shared apartment rooms where space is limited but different needs (hanging space, shelves, drawers) still have to be met?
I would like to see various combinations that work well in small rooms, as well as tips for modular adjustments in case you want to reorganize individual compartments later. Also, any advice on which dimensions and depths are most efficient in shared apartments would be welcome, since there is often little free space in front of the wardrobes.
Has anyone had practical experience with specific sizes (e.g., 50cm vs. 58cm (20 inches vs. 23 inches) depth) or combinations that work well for shared storage?
Thanks in advance for your detailed recommendations!
I will soon be moving into a shared apartment and want to redesign my wardrobe. I have already looked into the Ikea Pax series several times because it is quite flexible and customizable. Since rooms in shared apartments are usually rather small and each roommate needs their own organization and storage space, my question is:
Which Ikea Pax wardrobe combinations are especially recommended for shared apartment rooms where space is limited but different needs (hanging space, shelves, drawers) still have to be met?
I would like to see various combinations that work well in small rooms, as well as tips for modular adjustments in case you want to reorganize individual compartments later. Also, any advice on which dimensions and depths are most efficient in shared apartments would be welcome, since there is often little free space in front of the wardrobes.
Has anyone had practical experience with specific sizes (e.g., 50cm vs. 58cm (20 inches vs. 23 inches) depth) or combinations that work well for shared storage?
Thanks in advance for your detailed recommendations!
Hello FEPLO,
Your question is quite complex and deserves a detailed answer. Shared apartments often have rooms that vary significantly in size and the individual needs of the occupants. Therefore, it is important to carefully consider the framework conditions when using the Ikea Pax system.
- First, regarding depth: I generally recommend the 58 cm (23 inch) version. This provides enough space for standard hangers without feeling bulky. This is especially practical in shared rooms where you often need to accommodate complex clothing types (shirts, coats, pants).
- For smaller rooms, depths of 35 cm (14 inch) or 50 cm (20 inch) can also work if you mainly use compartments, shelves, and drawers and need less hanging space. However, note that while the 35 cm (14 inch) depth saves space, it is less flexible for hangers.
Practical tip: Use interior accessories such as divided drawers, pull-out pants racks, or baskets. These modules can be combined freely within your Pax frame and adjusted later if your storage needs change.
- Combinations: For shared rooms, I recommend a 100 cm (39 inch) wide unit with a double hanging rod for upper and lower hanging space, combined with at least one module with drawers for small items. If the room is very narrow, a height of 201 cm (79 inch) instead of 236 cm (93 inch) can also be useful to integrate the wardrobe better.
- Tip for space allocation: Coordinate your clothing storage with your roommates digitally, for example, dividing it into one third hanging, one third folded, and one third in drawers. This way you can plan the interior of the Pax precisely.
If you like, I can also create an example setup based on typical shared room sizes. What are the exact dimensions of the room you are planning for?
Your question is quite complex and deserves a detailed answer. Shared apartments often have rooms that vary significantly in size and the individual needs of the occupants. Therefore, it is important to carefully consider the framework conditions when using the Ikea Pax system.
- First, regarding depth: I generally recommend the 58 cm (23 inch) version. This provides enough space for standard hangers without feeling bulky. This is especially practical in shared rooms where you often need to accommodate complex clothing types (shirts, coats, pants).
- For smaller rooms, depths of 35 cm (14 inch) or 50 cm (20 inch) can also work if you mainly use compartments, shelves, and drawers and need less hanging space. However, note that while the 35 cm (14 inch) depth saves space, it is less flexible for hangers.
Practical tip: Use interior accessories such as divided drawers, pull-out pants racks, or baskets. These modules can be combined freely within your Pax frame and adjusted later if your storage needs change.
- Combinations: For shared rooms, I recommend a 100 cm (39 inch) wide unit with a double hanging rod for upper and lower hanging space, combined with at least one module with drawers for small items. If the room is very narrow, a height of 201 cm (79 inch) instead of 236 cm (93 inch) can also be useful to integrate the wardrobe better.
- Tip for space allocation: Coordinate your clothing storage with your roommates digitally, for example, dividing it into one third hanging, one third folded, and one third in drawers. This way you can plan the interior of the Pax precisely.
If you like, I can also create an example setup based on typical shared room sizes. What are the exact dimensions of the room you are planning for?
Palenar schrieb:
I usually recommend the 58 cm (23 inch) version.Honestly, I think recommending a fixed depth of 58 cm (23 inches) is too rigid. Especially in a shared flat, where you rarely have the luxury of placing furniture freely in the room, it often makes more sense to go for 35 or at most 50 cm (14 or 20 inches).
The reasoning is simple: adapt to the available space, not the other way around. If the often-cited “standard hanger” doesn’t fit completely or you need to plan smaller, then that’s just how it is. Shared flats aren’t polished lofts.
Also, honestly, how much hanging space do you really need in a shared flat? In my experience, clothes tend to end up folded and stored in drawers or boxes. The flexibility to quickly add drawers or rearrange compartments is much more valuable than maximum depth.
Regarding layout: the nicest wardrobe is of little use if your flatmate piles things on top of it or if you constantly have to rearrange because there are no clear boundaries.
In summary: it’s better to approach this pragmatically and adapt the wardrobe to the room and needs rather than fixate rigidly on 58 cm (23 inches).
I would like to add some structured tips from my experience as a long-time user of Ikea Pax in various shared apartments:
- Planning:
1. Measure the room precisely, including the distances to doors, windows, and radiators.
2. Consider how much space is available in front of the wardrobe for opening doors or drawers.
- Modules:
- Hanging space: Combinations of double hanging rods (top + bottom) are ideal, as Palenar mentioned.
- Drawers: Use at least 2-3 drawers per person for underwear, accessories, etc.
- Shelves: Open shelves are useful for quickly accessible items, closed shelves protect against dust.
- Dimensions:
- 50 cm (20 inches) depth is often a good compromise if not all clothing needs to be hung up.
- 58 cm (23 inches) depth if there is enough space and a lot of hanging space is required.
- Summary:
In a shared apartment setting, I find a combination of 50 cm (20 inches) depth with modular interiors particularly practical. It is also important to communicate with your flatmates so that everyone has a clear area assigned.
I also recommend paying attention to stability during assembly, especially for taller units over 201 cm (79 inches) in height. Securing the unit to the wall is almost always necessary in small shared rooms.
- Planning:
1. Measure the room precisely, including the distances to doors, windows, and radiators.
2. Consider how much space is available in front of the wardrobe for opening doors or drawers.
- Modules:
- Hanging space: Combinations of double hanging rods (top + bottom) are ideal, as Palenar mentioned.
- Drawers: Use at least 2-3 drawers per person for underwear, accessories, etc.
- Shelves: Open shelves are useful for quickly accessible items, closed shelves protect against dust.
- Dimensions:
- 50 cm (20 inches) depth is often a good compromise if not all clothing needs to be hung up.
- 58 cm (23 inches) depth if there is enough space and a lot of hanging space is required.
- Summary:
In a shared apartment setting, I find a combination of 50 cm (20 inches) depth with modular interiors particularly practical. It is also important to communicate with your flatmates so that everyone has a clear area assigned.
I also recommend paying attention to stability during assembly, especially for taller units over 201 cm (79 inches) in height. Securing the unit to the wall is almost always necessary in small shared rooms.
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